Accepted insurance & self-pay

Lenda accepts 9 insurers

Optum Serve

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Multi Plan PHCS

Oscar Health

UMR

Uprise EAP

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$220

first session

$180

subsequent sessions

About Lenda

Greetings! My name is Lenda. I am a bilingual counselor. I have been a counselor for eight years. I chose this career because I personally know someone who struggled with mental health. It is gratifying seeing how my clients have shown progress and achieved a better life throughout my work with them. I have gained experience in working with individuals who struggle with depression and anxiety symptoms on a daily basis. I also have worked with victims of sexual abuse and other crimes. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills in sessions. I continue taking training to better help my clients.
My approach is for clients to identify negative thought patterns and replace them with healthier, more constructive ones. Challenge distorted thoughts. Use of interventions between sessions. Objectives are set and measured regularly to monitor client progress. Mindfulness is used in sessions to help clients manage emotions, anxiety, and impulsive decisions.
Sounds like you have gone through a lot, please allow me to help you heal through a gentle and peaceful session. I want you to know that you matter and your feelings are important. Therapy is a safe place to explore your concerns at your own pace.

"As a woman of color, I understand the challenges that this brings to our lives. I have experience working with people of color of all ages especially those struggling with depression and anxiety. I use DBT skills and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy during therapy during my sessions. I also have experience with working with victims of any crime for many years. "

Get to know Lenda

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

I decided to become a counselor because I know someone who struggled with mental health.

What types of clients do you work best with?

I work best with teens and up all genders.

What's one thing you wish all clients knew about therapy, mental health, or the healing process?

Therapy is a safe place to discuss your concerns.

What can clients expect in their first session with you and in the early stages of therapy?

The first couple sessions will be gathering information to complete paperwork, treatment plan, goals, objectives. Mindfulness activity in most of the sessions. Practice interventions between sessions.

What personal experiences or values inform your practice as a therapist/provider?

I highly value respect, social justice, punctuality, accountability.

How do you tailor therapy to meet each client’s unique needs?

Assessing the clients' goals, history, and challenges. Select an approach that best fits the values and preferences of the client. Apply interventions that match the client's strengths, cultural background and comfort level.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesAnxiety, Depression, Panic Attack, Psychosis, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Relationships, Trauma / PTSD, Self-Harming, Mood Disorders, Social Anxiety, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Parenting, School Issues

ApproachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Trauma-Focused, Multicultural